Comments on: Lessons Learned

By: Bart Eekma

Bart Eekma — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:34:37 +0000

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By: OA

OA — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:46:02 +0000

You guys are teaching us some lessons along the way as well. big kiss!

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:17:33 +0000

Lori – I agree with Aunt Raelene, your insite into this is very valuable, not just to you, but to others. You know, we have joked about writing travel books (for people who shop and sight see:-) ) but, you really are a gifted writer. I think you can share with others insight into different journeys, including this one. Something to consider.

Your Favorite Sister

By: essen2punt0

essen2punt0 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:15:32 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

It is a very inspirational journey in the way you’re both handeling it.
It sometimes feels like breaking in into such a private part of your lives. But I’m glad you’re allowing me to be a (lurking) part of it.

Thanks.
annemarie

By: Raelene and Tony

Raelene and Tony — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:52:29 +0000

Lori, your insight is right on and would be helpful to anyone going through life’s hardships, but especially for cancer patients and their loved ones. I hope there’s a way to share this wisdom in a wider venue.

Most of us have a difficult time asking for help. Why is that? False pride? I don’t know. None of us can walk this life and be involved with the world around us and not find ourselves, at some point, needing each other. What I have learned is to not ask what I can do for someone in need. I observe and see what needs to be done and then “just do it”! It’s obvious that you are blessed with friends and family who have learned that same lesson.

When Lens is well and life is back to normal both of you will “Pay It Forward”.

Love you,
Raelene & Tony

By: Shirley & David

Shirley & David — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:20:20 +0000

Dear Maarten & Lori,

You both are AMAZING! We send our love, hugs, smiles and support every minute of every day to you.

Love, Shirley & David

By: Bas van der Cat

Bas van der Cat — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:46:13 +0000

I would say lesson 8 is a universal cure for all things bad, for instance
“bad foot out of bed disease” (might be just a typical Dutch illness [not to confuse with foot and mouth]),
grumpyness,
monday morning blues.

Power to the Purr!!

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:43:24 +0000

just how amazing are you guys??

having been through something similar in my own family – i think lesson 7 is incredibly important -
especially in this day and age, we seem to see it as a sign of weakness to ask for help – when actually that is all you have to do & everyone who loves you (& the number of them is also always a surprise) comes running – which is very humbling!
accepting it can also be tough at first but it comes pretty quickly!

sterkte & heel veel liefs vanuit engeland
deexx

By: Anita

Anita — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:41:36 +0000

Succes in preparing for number 2. You can count on our support, online of live, we’ll be there for the both of you. Lori good you state the difference between physical and mental strain, they are completely different especially when going through chemo. It’s a good thing you learned that lesson quickly, now everyone can keep this in mind all the time.
As for all the other very wise lessons, I’m sure that Theo hates you for it, because the wiser you get the harder it is for it to survive!

we’ll be in touch.

Anita

By: JosK

JosK — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:32:43 +0000

Still impressed by the way you’re dealing with it all.

Round 1 you won on points. Now keep going untill Theo’s KO.

Later,
Jos